2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 33 kg more than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda CR-V (218 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm). This means 2003 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sportage | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
